PDX Civil Rights formerly the Burger Barn

PDX Civil Rights formerly the Burger Barn

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It has been said in scholarly circles that leadership and legacy are important aspects of history. In the poorest regions of America there is a trend of urban renewal/development which disproportionately affects people who live in poverty or blighted areas. The long term effects of this type of “gentrification” as it is often called is an incredible loss of community tradition, history, and value.

Holding on to history: Black Memory Lab keeps stories alive 02/26/2026

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Holding on to history: Black Memory Lab keeps stories alive Black history is still in the making thanks to a project that's co-led by the City of Portland and the organization Don't Shoot PDX.

Photos from Portland State University's post 02/18/2026
Portlanders march in honor of MLK Jr., and in protest of second Trump administration 01/21/2026

About 1,000 people brought their signs, their dogs and their kids to march under a crisp winter sun in North Portland on Monday.

Portlanders march in honor of MLK Jr., and in protest of second Trump administration For many demonstrators, this was their first time marching on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some said they were driven by what they were seeing in the news across the country: Federal agents violently detaining people off the street, and President Donald Trump's attempts at erasing parts of Black hist...

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